£8,200 (Est: £9,500 - £11,500)
1987 FORD FIESTA XR2
Mathewsons • UK • 23 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,200 (Est: £9,500 - £11,500)
1987 FORD FIESTA XR2
UK • 23 Sept 2026 • Lot 228
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Fiesta XR2, with a low mileage of around 32,000 miles, is presented as a well-preserved example in a desirable color. It features classic XR2 styling and performance, with a recent major service and a clean interior/exterior for its age, making it an appealing option for collectors or enthusiasts of modern classics.
Condition
7
The description mentions it's a 'good, well-preserved example' but 'not concours'. It has a clean interior and exterior for its age, and good tires, suggesting it's above average. However, it also notes it's not concours and may require some minor reconditioning, fitting a 'Very Good' rating.
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32,000 miles
E835 VFY
1987
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£8,200 (Est: £9,500 - £11,500)
1987 FORD FIESTA XR2
Mathewsons • UK • 23 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: FORD Model: FIESTA XR2 Registration: E835 VFY
Engine Size (cc): 1597 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1987 Date First Registered: 04/12/1987 MOT Expiry Date: 28/05/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 28th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
31,591 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th May 2026, 31,591 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Tank Damaged
Failed
On 7th May 2026, 31,591 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At aster Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Fuel Tank Damaged
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 24th Mar 2023, 31,568 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 5th Apr 2022, 30,327 miles
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