£19,687 • £15,000 - £18,000
1989 Ford Escort XR3i
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Ford Escort XR3i is an award-winning show car with a history of national show success. It features a 1.6-litre engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, and numerous enhancements, with MOT valid until July 2026.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent order and a celebrated concours-winning example. It has undergone an exceptional restoration and concours preparation. The dashboard, carpets and door cards remain in exceptional condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
WF0BXXGCABKR16820
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,048 miles
A3 XRO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1983, the Ford Escort XR3i became one of the defining performance Fords of its era, offering lively handling and contemporary styling that made it a favourite among enthusiasts and club competitors alike This 1989 UK-supplied car is finished in Ford Diamond White with colour-coded de-locked handles, smoked rear light clusters, Ford RS side skirts and spoilers, factory sunroof and green-tinted glass, sitting on 16-inch TSW alloy wheels with Yokohama tyres A celebrated concours-winning Escort XR3i, with an extraordinary history of national show success and presented in excellent order Powered by its 1.6-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox, with uprated drilled front brake discs, the engine bay features a gloss black painted block, black Samco hoses and extensive chrome detailing throughout Enhancements include a Ford RS four-spoke steering wheel, grey half-leather Recaro seats trimmed in Ford Zola cloth, alarm, central locking and a...
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 Jul 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
57,004 miles
Registration Date
1989-08-19
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 12 2025 with 57,004 miles
Passed
On Jun 22 2024 with 56,604 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2023 with 56,400 miles
Passed
On Feb 25 2022 with 56,383 miles
Failed
On Feb 23 2022 with 56,383 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 16 2020 with 56,324 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2019 with 56,307 miles
Passed
On Oct 18 2017 with 56,279 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2015 with 56,183 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2014 with 56,020 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2013 with 56,020 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2012 with 56,019 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2011 with 56,019 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2010 with 56,019 miles
Passed
On Jun 06 2009 with 55,704 miles
Passed
On May 31 2008 with 55,452 miles
Passed
On May 10 2007 with 55,045 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2006 with 54,556 miles
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