John Deere 855 (2016)
2016 John Deere 855
CarHunch is tracking 212 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
I need to flag a critical issue with this data: the 1.1% first-time pass rate for the 2016 John Deere 855 is extraordinarily low compared to the 80% UK average, and the median MOT score of 50 suggests severe systemic problems with this vehicle cohort. However, the near-zero dangerous defects (0%), minimal failures (0.01 per vehicle), and low advisory count (0.2 per vehicle) create a statistical contradiction that indicates either a data anomaly or that these vehicles are failing on obscure technical points rather than safety-critical issues.
The median mileage of 14,191 for an 8-year-old machine is reasonable, yet the overwhelming failure rate means prospective buyers should treat this model with extreme caution and request a full pre-purchase inspection by an independent John Deere specialist to identify what specific defects are causing near-universal MOT rejection.
We have 212 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2016 John Deere 855
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 211 | 1.1% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles fall between 14,191 and 16,020 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 John Deere 855
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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94.9%
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7.7%
rear reflectors are not required for vehicles with no position lamps fitted
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7.7%
registration plate lamp not required for vehicles without position lamps fitted
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7.7%
rear fog lamp is not required for vehicles that have no position lamps fitted
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7.7%
as no position lamps are fitted, vehicle does not require stop lamps
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7.7%
All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test
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5.1%
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets, Strongly Advise Replacement
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5.1%
Rear reflectors are not required for vehicles with no position lamps fitted
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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