Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 John Deere 855?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 John Deere 855?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 John Deere 855?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 2016 John Deere 855?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 John Deere 855 are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (94.9% of vehicles), rear reflectors are not required for vehicles with no position lamps fitted (7.7% of vehicles), registration plate lamp not required for vehicles without position lamps fitted (7.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 John Deere 855?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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John Deere 855 (2016)

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2016 John Deere 855

CarHunch has 212 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 2016 John Deere 855 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other John Deere vehicles below.

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Got a specific John Deere 855 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 2016 John Deere 855 does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—this is a heavy agricultural or industrial machine, not a car or van, so it falls outside the testing regime covered here. MOT testing for vehicles like this is handled separately by the DVSA under different standards and schedules. If you're considering buying or maintaining one, you'll need to check its service history with a John Deere dealer or specialist rather than relying on MOT records. For agricultural equipment, mechanical condition, maintenance records, and any specialist inspection report will tell you far more about reliability than consumer car data.

MOT statistics not available

We have 212 2016 John Deere 855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 212 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 94.9%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Lighting 7.7%

rear reflectors are not required for vehicles with no position lamps fitted · registration plate lamp not required for vehicles without position lamps fitted · as no position lamps are fitted, vehicle does not require stop lamps · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 5.1%

rear tyres perished

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 5.1%

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets, Strongly Advise Replacement · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 2.6%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

Before you buy a 2016 John Deere 855

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 962 John Deere 855 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 99.5%

957

Yellow 0.5%

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