2007 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2L Petrol · RY07 ACO
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2007. Recorded mileage 102,050 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 3195cc
RY07 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 102,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RY07 ACO Mileage History
- 26/07/202488,312 mi
- 04/07/202597,264 mi+8,952 mi
- 04/07/202597,278 mi+14 mi
- 22/07/2026102,049 mi+4,771 mi
- 23/07/2026102,050 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY07 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (RY07 ACO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 159
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Subframe Corrosion(Serious)
The front subframes were poorly protected from the factory and are prone to severe rusting in the UK climate. Replacing one is expensive due to parts and labor.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
The M32 6-speed gearbox used in 1.9 diesels and 2.2 petrols has weak bearings that fail over time, especially if the oil is not changed.
- Power Steering Rack Failure(Serious)
Early cars used red steering fluid which damaged the rack seals. Many have been converted to green fluid, but the damage may already be done.
- Stretched Timing Chain (JTS Engines)(Moderate)
The 1.9 and 2.2 JTS petrol engines can suffer from stretched timing chains, often caused by long oil change intervals.
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