Highlights
- Thousands spent on mechanical repairs over the last twelve months
- Recently serviced and new cam belt fitted
- Refurbished alloy wheels
- Passed MOT in April 2025
The Appeal
There were three high-performance versions of the Mk3 Fiesta spanning its eight-year production run. First among them was the XR2i, the first fast Fiesta to feature fuel injection to power its eight-valve CVH engine.
This 1990 example is commendably original and benefits from significant investment over the past year, making it an increasingly rare survivor of this popular performance model. With thousands spent on mechanical repairs, a recent full service including cam belt change, and a clean MOT history, this XR2i appears in smart condition for its age - a usable example of a classic hot hatch that's becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition.
The vendor summarises:
"Not concours by any measure, but a really clean, stunning example that is usable. Upgraded front seats and a jolly drive with a bit of punch once the engine has warmed."
This 1990 example is commendably original and benefits from significant investment over the past year, making it an increasingly rare survivor of this popular performance model. With thousands spent on mechanical repairs, a recent full service including cam belt change, and a clean MOT history, this XR2i appears in smart condition for its age - a usable example of a classic hot hatch that's becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition.
The vendor summarises:
"Not concours by any measure, but a really clean, stunning example that is usable. Upgraded front seats and a jolly drive with a bit of punch once the engine has warmed."
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD example
- Passed MOT in April with a few advisories to note; valid until 11th March 2026
- Thousands spent over the last 12 months of ownership
- Offered for sale simply because the owner is moving abroad
- Recent full service performed
- 26,532 miles indicated on the five-figure odometer; true mileage understood to be 126,532, supported by the MOT record
The Condition
- Such is its condition, the garage that carried out the recent servicing mistakenly believed the car had only 25,000 miles under its belt
- Glossy red paintwork with light wear
- Missing 1" of black strip door vinyl
- The vendor notes a small mark near on one of the rear arches
- The vendor says there's no visible corrosion underneath or around the car, even in usual problem areas
- Alloy wheels recently refurbished
- Comfortable cabin with all features working according to the vendor
- Upgraded front seats
- Two or three small cigarette burns and other minor marks noted
- Deep cleaning to the upholstery is recommended but currently usable and presentable
- Missing boot sound board
- All cabin electrical systems reportedly working properly
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre fuel-injected 8v inline four petrol
- Five-speed manual transmission
- No mechanical faults reported
- Recent cam belt change
- New headlights installed
- Original indicators recently fitted
- Clean, original-looking engine bay
- No expense spared on mechanical repairs
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