£2,856
1985 Ford Fiesta XR2 (MkII)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Ford Fiesta XR2, in lady ownership since 1986, has been stored since 2012 and requires restoration. Showing 52,420 miles (though potentially 152,420 total), it features a 1.6L engine, 5-speed manual, and original features, presenting a sound project given the increasing demand for classic Fast Fords.
Condition
3
The car has been hidden away since 2012 and is in need of restoration/recommissioning. It has cosmetic issues such as being parked under a tree by a fence, and mechanical issues such as tires not holding air for long, suggesting a condition rating of Below Average.
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Manual
Transmission:
VS6BXXWPFBFU29680
Chassis No:
Odometer:
52,420 miles
B980EUK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description No Reserve Hidden away since 2012 and in the current lady ownership since 1986 showing 52,000 miles - ripe for restoration Dating from April 1985 this now hard to find 80’s Fast ford is of course a MkII Fiesta XR2 and is finished in black with red XR2 decals, twin spot lights and sits upon a set of 13” steel wheels with white centre caps.
Under the bonnet, we find the 1.6 litre CVH four-cylinder petrol engine with twin venturi Weber carb and developed 96bhp driving the front wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find grey cloth seats with red pinstripes, manual windows, glass sunroof, heated rear screen and original radio/cassette player.
The car shows 52,420 miles and looks a little sorry for itself, this is because its spent the last 12 years parked up at our vendor’s (now deceased) home under a cover, by a fence, under a tree (see photo) where it sat, unused, but fortunately dry with airflow around it.
No attempt has been made to start the car but it ...
Points of note
£410
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£11,132
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,624
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 03 2011
Latest MOT Mileage
49,425 miles
Registration Date
1985-04-15
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 30 2010 with 49,425 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- engine starting to emit a little blue smoke
- handbrake will need adjusting soon
- sill covers fitted,unable to check outer sills
Failed
On Jan 26 2010 with 49,425 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- engine starting to emit a little blue smoke
- handbrake will need adjusting soon
- sill covers fitted,unable to check outer sills
Passed
On Feb 04 2009 with 48,476 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jan 25 2008 with 48,272 miles
Failed
On Jan 20 2008 with 48,272 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jul 04 2006 with 48,098 miles
Failed
On Jun 29 2006 with 48,098 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 4 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On Jun 13 2006 with 48,092 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
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