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1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo is a well-preserved example with 96,927 miles and five owners. It features sensible upgrades, a recent turbo and gearbox overhaul, and dyno sheets showing 157bhp, making it a potentially shrewd buy for collectors.
Condition
7
The car is described as exceptionally well-preserved with regular upkeep, invoices, and dyno sheets. It has some modifications but also retains original handbooks and old MOTs. There are a few advisories on the MOT, such as a minor oil leak and defective exhaust mounting, but overall, it's in good shape for its age.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
FOBXXGCABKJ55989
Chassis No:
Odometer:
96,927 miles
F976JKN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Exceptionally well-preserved example; twin fans; oil cooler; uprated starter motor; recent new turbo and gearbox overhaul; dyno sheets showing 157bhp; driven 80 miles to the sale Ford announced its all-new MkIII Escort in 1980, the new car being the first Escort model to feature front-wheel drive and a transverse mounted engine.
A 'hot-hatch' version, the XR3, was available from the start and was followed by a much hotter limited edition version in 1983, the RS1600i.
This only lasted in production for one season, and in 1984 it was replaced by the new Escort RS Turbo.
The RS Turbo used a combination of a tuned 1.6-litre CVH fuel-injected engine with a Garrett turbo bolted on.
This package worked very well and produced a healthy 132bhp, making it one of fastest Escorts, sprinting to 60 in 8 seconds on its way to a maximum of 125mph.
The RS Turbo was very successful for Ford, becoming a favourite with tuners and remained in production until 1990, with a minor facelift in...
Points of note
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,715
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
97,801 miles
Registration Date
1989-04-26
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 01 2025 with 97,801 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 05 2024 with 97,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Nov 08 2023 with 97,293 miles
Passed
On Nov 15 2022 with 96,812 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Nov 16 2021 with 96,531 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 17 2020 with 96,175 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 12 2020 with 96,158 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 29 2019 with 95,789 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Failed
On Nov 28 2019 with 95,788 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 11 2018 with 94,931 miles
Failed
On Oct 11 2018 with 94,931 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Oct 14 2017 with 94,246 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Passed
On Nov 09 2016 with 94,176 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2014 with 94,101 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 89,300 miles
Failed
On Jun 24 2010 with 89,300 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On May 29 2008 with 87,975 miles
Failed
On May 29 2008 with 87,975 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Passed
On May 31 2007 with 86,964 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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