£5,000 - £10,000
1988 Ford Escort 1.6GL - 5,878 Miles
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 804
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Ford Escort MkIV 1.6 GL is a remarkably well-preserved, low-mileage example with only 5,877 miles from new, averaging less than 200 miles per year.
It features its original bill of sale and extensive MOT history, reflecting careful ownership and storage, making it a desirable addition for collectors.
Condition
8
Well-preserved, minor refresh, garaged, excellent.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WF0AXXGCAAHS15411
Chassis No:
Odometer:
5,877 miles
E971 WEM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A truly 'time warp' example of Ford’s immensely popular Escort MkIV, presented in fabulous original condition
Powered by Ford’s 1,597cc CVH engine producing c.90bhp mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, offering the smooth and reliable performance that helped cement the Escort’s reputation as Britain’s best-selling car
Just 5,877 miles from new, with usage averaging less than 200 miles per year over its lifetime
Supplied new in 1988 to its lady owner, finished in blue with a grey cloth interior, specified as the five-door 1.6GL variant, the car joined our vendor’s private collection of ‘best of the best’ Fords in 2011
The car retains its original Bill of Sale showing a purchase price of £8,800, along with the V5C, service book (two stamps), and every MOT from 1991 to 2010
It has always been garaged in a heated environment, helping preserve its factory paintwork, interior trim and underbody condition
The car runs and drives well, having had a minor refresh in preparation for sale, however ...
Points of note
£610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,687
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 18 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
5,878 miles
Registration Date
1988-04-15
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 19 2016 with 5,878 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2011 with 5,829 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2010 with 5,665 miles
Failed
On Apr 28 2009 with 5,216 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
- Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Apr 28 2009 with 5,216 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2008 with 4,840 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2007 with 4,813 miles
Passed
On May 03 2006 with 4,754 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
