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1989 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet
United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026 • Lot 1338
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F240 LNC
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Finished in popular 'Diamond White'Advisory free MOT until May 2026Significant spend in recent yearsExcellent condition throughoutHPI ClearSubject to 6.5% + VAT Buyer feesFor more images, click HEREClean, correct & full of classic Fast Ford charmOnce a familiar sight outside every seaside café and supermarket car park, the Escort XR3i Cabriolet was the attainable dream car of late-’80s Britain. Fun, fashionable and packed with attitude.
Most have long since disappeared or been modified into mediocrity, which is exactly why this clean, period correct, XR3i Cabriolet stands out so strongly.ExteriorFinished in classic Diamond WhiteThis XR3i Cabriolet sits perfectly on its RS-style five-spoke alloysWhite roofMatching white tonneauSignature RS rear spoilerThe body, tidily and cleanly retaining that unmistakably ‘80s Fast Ford attitude without drifting into the modified territory that so often diminishes originalityThe electric power-folding roof, a big talking point on these cars, is said ...
Points of note
£1,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,470
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,888
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
83,133 miles
Registration Date
1989-03-30
MOT History
Passed
On May 02 2025 with 83,133 miles
Failed
On May 02 2025 with 83,133 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
- Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Passed
On Apr 30 2024 with 81,884 miles
Failed
On Apr 30 2024 with 81,884 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On May 24 2023 with 80,702 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2022 with 80,561 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Mar 03 2021 with 80,393 miles
Passed
On Mar 06 2020 with 80,376 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2019 with 80,220 miles
Passed
On Dec 13 2017 with 78,742 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leaks
Passed
On Dec 12 2016 with 78,440 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Dec 03 2015 with 77,942 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Failed
On Nov 21 2014 with 77,598 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 21 2014 with 77,598 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Dec 06 2013 with 77,196 miles
Failed
On Dec 04 2013 with 77,196 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 30 2012 with 74,995 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2010 with 74,742 miles
Failed
On Aug 05 2010 with 74,742 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Aug 07 2009 with 73,512 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Drivers seat worn
Passed
On Jul 12 2008 with 73,084 miles
Passed
On Aug 07 2007 with 72,189 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Failed
On Aug 04 2007 with 72,120 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User Entered:
- slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Passed
On Jun 03 2006 with 70,655 miles
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