Track live values and receive listing alerts
£4,219
1990 Ford Fiesta XR2i ****** Finished in the scarce optional extra - Ash Black
UK • 1 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic 1989 Ford Fiesta XR2i presents a mixed bag for enthusiasts. While boasting a tidy exterior and low mileage, albeit unwarranted, potential buyers should be aware of a noted engine misfire, oil/coolant leaks, and the 'below average' engine condition, balanced against its good bodywork and recent service.
Condition
5
The car is described as tidy with good bodywork and paintwork, but the upholstery is only average and the engine is below average. There are also known oil and coolant leaks and a slight misfire. While the mileage is low, it is unwarranted, and some reconditioning is needed. This brings the overall condition to a 5-6 out of 10.
/ 10
30,190 miles
SFABXXBAFBLL79780
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
G262 JUH
1990
Auction
Description
The black bodywork of this tidy-looking XR2i is teamed with patterned grey cloth interior trim and rides on period correct alloy wheels shod with Nankang tyres.
It is an eight-keeper example that is currently registering a very modest total mileage of 30,190 (unwarrented), that appears to be supported by its partial MOT history.
The vendor informs us that the Ford has just been treated to a service but volunteers there is a slight misfire and some evidence of both oil and coolant leaks.
Overall he rates the hot hatch’s bodywork as and paintwork as ‘good’, the five-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘average’, and the CVH engine as ‘below average’.
The car is now being sold complete with glass sunroof, Pioneer radio/cassette player and a current MOT certificate valid to April 24.
After developing through no less than seven generations, Ford’s incredibly successful Fiesta was finally discontinued in June of this year, much to the disappointment of its legions of fans the wo...
Price Analysis vs Other Fiesta XR2is
£2,240
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 30% of past sales for the Fiesta XR2i.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Fiesta XR2i Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th May 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
30,206 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th May 2024, 30,206 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 8th May 2024, 30,206 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On 1st May 2024, 30,206 miles
There were 16 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mounting area behind nsf shock absorber. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 25th Apr 2023, 29,691 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
Insurance
