
£8,500 - £9,500
1988 Ford Escort XR3i
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 340
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Ford Escort XR3i, resprayed in Red, presents well, accompanied by a comprehensive history file. Mileage is approximately 112,132, as the odometer has been around the clock; the car was stored for 20 years before restoration.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SFABXXABJS12480
Chassis No:
Odometer:
112,132 miles
F360GMA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Red with grey cloth interior.
Registration: F360GMA Chassis: SFABXXABJS12480 Odometer: 12,132 (112,132) Transmission: Manual MOT: January 2027
Extensive service and maintenance history
Stored in a barn from 2003 to 2023 before restoration
Benefits from a respray
We are delighted to offer this 1988 Ford Escort XR3i, a well-presented example of Ford’s iconic hot hatch from the late 1980s.
The XR3i is accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including MOT certificates and service records from Ford main dealers and independent specialists.
Included within the paperwork is an old bill of sale dated 1996, complete with the original radio code.
It has also been mechanically serviced following its period of storage.
The mileage is displayed as 12,132 miles; however, it is understood that the odometer has been around the clock, giving a recorded mileage of approximately 112,132 miles.
Notably, it was stored in a barn from 2003 until 2023, after which it has been sympathetically ...
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 Jan 07 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
12,132 miles
Registration Date
1988-12-06
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 05 2026 with 12,132 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2025 with 11,976 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both outer driveshaft cv gaiters slight weepage
- o/s/f chassis/crossmember repaired
- slight gearbox oil leak o/s
Passed
On Nov 29 2023 with 11,893 miles

