Ford Escort
Rs 1600i
Year
1981
Miles
2,450 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.6L
Colour
Black
Number of Doors
2
Number of Seats
1
In the dealer's stock feed on 13 October 2026
Description
FORD ESCORT XR3 RS1600i REPLICA, Black | 5 Previous Owners | Five-Year Build | Only 17,995, Welcome to Baytree Car Sales. Here we have something genuinely special for the classic Ford enthusiast a beautifully restored 1981 Ford Escort XR3 that has undergone an extensive five-year transformation into a superb RS1600i replica. Lets be clear from the outset: this is not a genuine factory RS1600i. I...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelAbout 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.9p a litre
- £1,200–£1,700
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£150–£260) to a major one (£300–£520) on a Ford, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £150–£550
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £1,900–£2,850
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and engine size filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Ford Escort
- Where can I view this 1981 Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort is located in Spalding, UK. Contact Baytree Car Sales directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Ford Escort?
- The asking price is £17,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1981 Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort has 2,450 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort runs on petrol.
- Is this Ford Escort automatic or manual?
- This Ford Escort has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Ford Escort MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Ford Escort's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Ford Escort been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Ford Escort?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Ford Escort at £17,995.
- How much does this Ford Escort cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £1,900–£2,850. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,200–£1,700; servicing £150–£550; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Ford Escort?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Ford Escort achieve in the UK?
- About 39 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 27 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.9p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,200–£1,700 (UK average pump price, week commencing 5 October 2026 (DESNZ)).