2008 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · VD54 LFA
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 166,931 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2387cc
VD54 LFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 166,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
VD54 LFA Mileage History
- 17/10/2023163,541 mi
- 16/10/2024165,148 mi+1,607 mi
- 27/10/2025166,897 mi+1,749 mi
- 01/12/2025166,931 mi+34 mi
- 02/12/2025166,931 mi
Average of roughly 1,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VD54 LFA 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 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (VD54 LFA) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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