£5,062 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1991 Ford Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
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£5,062 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1991 Ford Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo
UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 417
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Ford Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo, a rare performance model from the early 1990s, requires recommissioning after being barn-stored. It features a 1.6-litre turbo engine, unique RS styling, and sensible mileage, making it an accessible project with strong enthusiast appeal.
Condition
6
The car is described as being barn stored and in need of careful recommissioning, indicating moderate wear but presenting as an honest car. There are no noted modifications from factory trim.
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89,000 miles
SFABXXBAFBMS20172
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
J601 GRG
1991
Auction
£5,062 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1991 Ford Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
The 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo was produced for a short period between 1990 and 1992 as the range topping performance version of the Mk3 Fiesta, and remains a well regarded example of the early 1990s Performance Ford era designed to compete with iconic rivals like the Peugeot 205 GTi and the Renault 5 GT Turbo Powered by a 1.6-litre (1,597cc) 8-valve CVH four-cylinder with a Garrett T2 turbo offering 131bhp, 0-60 in 8 seconds and 133mph Identifying features include unique RS bonnet louvres, a colour-coded rear spoiler, and 14" three-spoke alloy wheels, and green-striped bumper inserts This example has covered some 88,000 miles and has been barn stored, presenting as an honest car that will benefit from careful recommissioning The car appears to remain to standard specification with no noted modifications from factory trim With sensible mileage and increasing interest in early 1990s hot hatchbacks, this RS Turbo represents an accessible project with strong enthusiast appeal Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Fiesta RS Turbos
£5,062
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,747
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,705
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
88,237 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Sept 2022, 88,237 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Failed
On 22nd Aug 2022, 88,236 miles
There were 17 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel; pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Failed
On 7th Feb 2008, 3,055 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On 7th Feb 2008, 3,055 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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