Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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.

Is the 2017 John Deere 855 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2017 John Deere 855 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 John Deere 855?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 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), All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (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 2017 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 (2017)

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2017 John Deere 855

CarHunch is tracking 151 2017 John Deere 855 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

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# 2017 JOHN DEERE 855 MOT Analysis

This machine is a significant reliability concern for MOT compliance. A first-time pass rate of just 24.2% is drastically below the UK average of 80%, indicating that three out of four examples fail their test on first attempt—though the dangerous defect rate of 0.7% is mercifully low, so safety-critical failures are rare.

The median mileage of 1,250 is exceptionally low for a 2017 vehicle, suggesting these are either lightly used or specialist machines, yet they still struggle to pass MOT. With an average of 0.2 advisories per vehicle but almost no recorded failures, the issue appears to be systematic compliance or documentation problems rather than mechanical decay—if you're considering one, clarify its service history and ensure any outstanding advisories are resolved before purchase.

MOT statistics not available

We have 151 2017 John Deere 855 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data yet to show reliable statistics — as a 2017 model, most vehicles won't have reached their first MOT test date.

What tends to go wrong

Across 151 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 · All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test · 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 · Service brake efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

Before you buy a 2017 John Deere 855

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% 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

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