Est: £10,000 - £11,000
1985 FORD ESCORT XR3I
United Kingdom • 17 Apr 2026 • Lot 832
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Ford Escort XR3I is a South Africa import with recent refurbishment including new tyres, petrol tank and exhaust system. It presents well, but has some dashboard and door lock damage.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some damage noted.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
B742 ODL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: FORD Model: ESCORT XR3IRegistration: B742 ODLEngine Size (cc): 1600Year of Manufacture: 1985Date First Registered: 01/12/2021MOT Expiry Date: 24/04/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificates and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
1985 Ford Escort XR3I mercury grey paintwork
Tilt/sliding sunroof, newly refurbished cloverleaf alloy wheels with new tyres
Recent underside check and waxoiled
5-speed gearbox
New parts fitted as follows:
New petrol tank and exhaust system
Full engine service, including battery, distributor cap, spark plugs, leads, etc
Inner wings and turrets are clean and rust-free
South Africa import in 2020
Lovely 80s classic Ford
Various invoices, previous UK MOTs and some spare parts in the boot, spare seat, throttle cable, front door seals and Haynes manual
Grey blue piped interior tidy, just slight vinyl lift on dashboard and p/s door...
Points of note
£1,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,888
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 24 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
22,835 miles
Registration Date
1985-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 25 2025 with 22,835 miles
Passed
On May 29 2024 with 22,710 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2022 with 22,144 miles
Passed
On Nov 15 2021 with 78,615 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- steering slightly tight
Failed
On Nov 15 2021 with 78,615 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- Steering system excessively rough no self centering action (2.1.1 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- boot doesnt open
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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