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£18,900 (Est: £15,000 - £17,000)

1988 FORD FIESTA XR2

Mathewsons • UK • 23 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£18,900 (Est: £15,000 - £17,000)

1988 FORD FIESTA XR2

UK • 23 Aug 2026 • Lot 60

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 is a low-mileage classic with only 37,000 miles, presented as an exceptionally well-preserved example. It features classic XR2 styling and performance, recent major servicing, and a clean interior/exterior for its age, making it a desirable modern classic.

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Condition 

8

The listing describes the car as a 'fantastic example' and 'exceptionally well preserved' with genuine low mileage (37,000 miles). It notes a 'clean interior and exterior for its age' and that it 'drives superbly.' While it mentions 'part service history' and MOT expiry, the overall description points to excellent condition with minimal imperfections for its age.

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37,000 miles

E214 GFW

1988

Auction

Manual

LHD

United Kingdom

£18,900 (Est: £15,000 - £17,000)

1988 FORD FIESTA XR2

Mathewsons • UK • 23 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: FORD Model: FIESTA XR2 Registration: E214 GFW

Engine Size (cc): 1597 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 20/05/1988 MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 17/07/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 15 August 2026 - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Price Analysis vs Other Fiesta XR2s

£410

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,363

Median Price (Since 2020)

£31,624

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Fiesta XR2 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 17th Jul 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

37,000 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 15th Jul 2025, 37,000 miles


Passed

On 18th Jul 2024, 36,909 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Passed

On 22nd Jun 2021, 36,739 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed

On 23rd Jul 2019, 36,675 miles


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Auction House Headquarters

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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