1989 Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i EFI
Highlights
- Well kept red hot hatch
- Desirable later EFI model
- Full service history with 13 stamps
- Cambelt and water pump replaced 100 miles ago
- Unmodified and original car
The Appeal
The Mk4 XR3i made the original blue collar hot hatch better. Better as in faster and more luxurious. Later cars, like this one, got Ford’s own heavily revised ‘EFI’ fuel injection system that is preferred by purists.
These cars were built to enjoy, with many succumbing to modification. Not so this one. It has clearly been cherished and remains, across its bright red paintwork and grey velour interior, pleasing original. You’ll even find the original coded Ford radio cassette still in place.
A run of 13 service stamps to 85,430 miles - it is now on 85,506 miles - support that impression of love and care. The last service included replacing the cambelt and water pump. Whether outside or in, this is a very well kept car that would shine at any show. Or simply jump in and enjoy one of the ‘80s most popular hot hatches.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th December 1989
- Current keeper since July 2021
- Nine registered keepers
- Original book pack
- Old tax discs
- Service book shows 13 service stamps
- Last serviced in June 2020 at 85,430 miles
- This work included replacing the cambelt and water pump
- Last MOT expired March 2022 with 84,450 miles showing on test
- Now showing 85,506 miles in photographs
The Condition
- Original factory red paintwork in very good, bright condition
- Consistent colour across panels with no reported accident damage
- Bodywork in very good condition with arches, sills and panel edges well kept
- Exterior fittings remain factory original and unmodified and in good order
- There are few signs of age across the car but some to be expected by age
- Underside in very good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Highly original and unmodified interior including Ford-branded radio cassette
- Grey velour seats are very well preserved with only light creasing to driver’s bolster to note
- Carpets, door cards, switchgear and dashboard all well kept with no obvious issues to report
- Lattice alloy wheels with matching spare in very good order with quality Firestone tyres
- Specification includes a glass sunroof and electric windows
- We have no reported of faults with any of the electrical or interior functions
The Mechanics
- 1,597cc 4cyl 108bhp engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Desirable Ford EFI system
- Full service history to 85,430 miles
- Cambelt and water pump replaced at last service
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1989
- Make Ford
- Model Escort
- Colour Red
- Odometer 85,506 Miles
- Engine size 1597
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Location International
- Country United Kingdom
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