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£7,800 (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1990 Ford Fiesta XR2i Comprehensively restored example with extensive mechanical overhaul
UK • 11 Apr 2026 • Lot 222
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Ford Fiesta XR2i is a comprehensively restored example with an extensive mechanical overhaul, making it a true icon of the hot hatch era. It has been in long-term ownership since 2016, and examples restored to this level are increasingly hard to find.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in outstanding condition following an extensive restoration. The restoration included stripping the vehicle to a bare shell, removing corrosion, refinishing the body, and applying rust protection. The engine and gearbox have been overhauled, and new suspension and braking components have been installed.
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78,610 miles
SFABXXBAFBLU74370
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
H404JHK
1990
Auction
Description
We are delighted to offer this exceptional 1990 Ford Fiesta XR2i, a true icon of the hot hatch era from Ford Motor Company, presented here in outstanding condition following an extensive restoration.
Finished in grey with matching grey cloth seats, this example has covered 78,610 miles, which is considered credible and supported by its history file.
It has been in the current ownership since 2016, during which time it has undergone a comprehensive restoration and mechanical overhaul.
The restoration was carried out to a high standard, with the vehicle stripped to a bare shell, all corrosion professionally removed and repaired, and the body subsequently refinished.
The shell has also been treated with Dinitrol rust protection, ensuring long-term preservation.
A new roof and new windscreen have also been fitted.
Mechanically, it has benefitted from significant investment.
The engine has been fully overhauled with new pistons, bearing shells and a rebuilt cylinder head including ca...
Price Analysis vs Other Fiesta XR2is
£2,240
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£20,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 12th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
78,702 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Mar 2026, 78,702 miles
Passed
On 9th May 2025, 78,560 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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