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1991 Ford Fiesta XR2i 1.6 EFI
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Highlights
- Legendary Fiesta MK3 with 8-valve 1.6L engine
- Plenty of recent spend and mechanical work
- Excellent history file
- Valid MOT until April 2024
The Appeal
The third iteration of the legendary hot hatch, the Fiesta Mk3 was the longest-lived and perhaps most beloved of its model - still maintaining that perfect balance of boxy lines and modern curves, while providing more sophisticated mechanics and class-standard-setting space, thanks to slightly extended wheelbase.
It was a more grown up example of the Fiesta - but a sympathetic, careful change that didn’t lose a jot of its exceptional character.
This example has recently been brought back to life after a period in dry storage and SORN’d. It’s only covered around 400 miles in the past eight years and is now ready and waiting to return to the road proper. It’s highly original and has had plenty of recent mechanical spend that’s brought it up to a superb order.
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The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1991
- Four previous owners
- SORN’d since around 2015
- Only 400 miles driven since this date
- Car currently indicates 120,841 miles
- Latest MOT passed with zero advisories in April 2023
- Paperwork file includes:
- Original blue and cream v5
- Current V5
- Original sales book pack
- Inner cover of the service book with 19 stamps to April 2023
- Latest MOT certificate with numerous previous certificates
- A selection if invoices
- Original sales brochure
- Haynes manual
The Interior
- Highly original interior with only minor wear
- Seats are in good order with only slight ‘lift’ to the fabric
- Carpets have been protected with plastic film and a new set of tailored mats
- Headlining in good order with no major issues
- Dashboard in good order with all controls bright and easy to read
- Steering wheel and shiftgear in good condition
- The rev counter is reportedly intermittent
- Radio reportedly needs recording
- No missing switches or equipment
- Boot is clean and well-presented with jack, brace and spare wheel
- Boot rubber is a little twisted around the latch, but this is remarkably minor
The Exterior
- Car has never been in an accident or broken into - a rare achievement for a Fiesta of the era!
- Bodywork is in good order with visible repairs to the petrol cap area and sunroof
- The odd visible stone chip or blemish, though nothing too major
- Small corrosion point around the rear plate
- Some small areas of very light corrosion to the bonnet shut and tailgate lip
- These have been treated accordingly
- Minor points include:
- Light corrosion to the inner chrome of a spotlight
- Some light sealant on the bottom of the windshield
- Some sealant on the rear kit arches and body
- Plastic nut cap on a wiper is missing
- The car’s glasswork and lenses look in good order with no major faults
- The car is sitting on its original alloys, one of which has a light scuff
- Brand new Toyo Proxes tyres, having covered only 60 miles since fitting
- Underneath, the car shows some light areas of wear
- Sill welded with a new jacking point on the near-side rear
- Full Waxoyl treatment applied
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 1.6L CVH I4 powerplant
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks to be in superb order
- No reported mechanical faults
- Recently serviced
- Recent mechanical work includes:
- New plugs and leads
- New MAP sensor
- New fuel regulator
- New oil and filters
- Brake fluid change
- New bonnet release lever
- New shocks and springs
- New rear silencer
- New heated front screen
- New brake discs, pads and calipers
- New radiator
- New alternator belt
- Car reportedly starts first time, with the only complaint being an intermitted squeal on the alternator belt, which the vendor will rectify before sale
- We’ve received no reports of leaks, bangs, knocks or smoke from the engine
- Car is reportedly starting, shifting, running and braking with minimal fuss
Summary
A superb overall example through and through, this stylish hot hatch is ready and waiting for its new owner. These cars are rapidly becoming highly prized, and should make for a very impressive purchase!
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1991
- Make Ford
- Model Fiesta
- Colour Black
- Odometer 120,841 Miles
- Engine size 1596
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town West Sussex
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
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