CarVerify

Free Car Check

FSU 184

1988 Austin Healey Sprite

Green Petrol 948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,713 mi
Last recorded24,713 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
4 checks still locked for this Austin Healey
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

RegistrationFSU 184
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,414 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 23,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2009 22,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 22,249 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
Full Austin Healey Sprite 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

FSU 184 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSU 184, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSU 184?

You can check the full history of FSU 184 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FSU 184 registered?

FSU 184 is a 1988 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 21 July 1988.

Is FSU 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 184 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSU 184 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 FSU 184. 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.