£2,000 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1998 FORD ESCORT LX
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£2,000 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1998 FORD ESCORT LX
UK • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 20
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A one-family-owned 1998 Ford Escort LX with exceptionally low mileage of 31,600 miles, presented in Amparo Blue. It features a clean interior, a sunroof, and working electrics, making it a well-preserved example for its age.
Condition
7
The car is described as having an 'excellent' interior condition with working electric windows, central locking, and power steering. However, the air conditioning is not working, and there are no specific details provided about the exterior condition, paint, or wheels, suggesting potential minor wear consistent with a 'Very Good' rating.
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31,600 miles
R973 VOH
1998
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£2,000 (Est: £1,500 - £2,500)
1998 FORD ESCORT LX
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: FORD Model: ESCORT LX Registration: R973 VOH
Engine Size (cc): 1597 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1998 Date First Registered: 16/02/1998 MOT Expiry Date: 02/07/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 6s
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£163,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Escort Mark 6 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
30,684 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Jul 2026, 30,684 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On 6th Jun 2026, 30,671 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2025, 30,058 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- all components sprayed with underseal
Failed
On 30th Jun 2025, 30,055 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- all components sprayed with underseal
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Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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