2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2L Petrol · SL07 YNV
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 50,638 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL07 YNV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2021
- 50,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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SL07 YNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (SL07 YNV) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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- Front Subframe CorrosionSerious
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 FailureSerious
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 FailureSerious
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.
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