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R936 WGW

1997 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2156cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 WGW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,156cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 58,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,370 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 44,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,817 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,980 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 229,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,053 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,053 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,730 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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R936 WGW is a 1997 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R936 WGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R936 WGW registered?

R936 WGW is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R936 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R936 WGW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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