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£11,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1989 FORD FIESTA XR2

Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£11,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1989 FORD FIESTA XR2

UK • 30 Oct 2026 • Lot 713

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Ford Fiesta XR2, a classic model, sold for £11,000, exceeding its estimated range. It features a 1597cc petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, with a current MOT valid until January 2027.

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Condition 

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7,759 miles (via 2026 MOT)

F231 ROO

1989

Auction

Manual

LHD

United Kingdom

£11,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1989 FORD FIESTA XR2

Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Make: FORD Model: FIESTA XR2 Registration: F231 ROO

Engine Size (cc): 1597 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1989 Date First Registered: 28/02/1989 MOT Expiry Date: 27/01/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 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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Mid-Market

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Fiesta XR2.

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Previous Fiesta XR2 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 27th Jan 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

7,759 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 28th Jan 2026, 7,759 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Failed

On 23rd Jan 2026, 7,756 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- under vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Passed

On 30th May 2006, 5,734 miles


Failed

On 23rd May 2006, 5,734 miles

There were 11 defects noted.

Fail:
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT Mileage Trend

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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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