CarVerify

Free Car Check

FCG 268W

1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud

Cream Petrol 1351cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud53,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 268W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelAlfasud
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc
View full Alfa Romeo Alfasud reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 49,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 48,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,529 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,812 miles

minor imbalance in the front brakes †head lamps misting borderline pass

Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Alfasud?

Based on 3,126 MOT tests across 420 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 207
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 160
brake binding 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
Full Alfa Romeo Alfasud reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FCG 268W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud in Cream with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Alfasud fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 207 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCG 268W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Alfasud typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Alfa Romeo Alfasud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FCG 268W?

You can check the full history of FCG 268W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FCG 268W registered?

FCG 268W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is FCG 268W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCG 268W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCG 268W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FCG 268W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.