2008 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9L Diesel · SJ57 GFO
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2008. Recorded mileage 105,226 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
SJ57 GFO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2023
- 105,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SJ57 GFO Mileage History
- 15/03/2022102,168 mi
- 22/03/2022102,170 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2023105,226 mi+3,056 mi
Average of roughly 3,053 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SJ57 GFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (SJ57 GFO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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