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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