Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 John Deere 855m?

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 2018 John Deere 855m?

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 2018 John Deere 855m?

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 2018 John Deere 855m?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 John Deere 855m are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (200% of vehicles), Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (100% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (100% 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 2018 John Deere 855m?

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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2018 John Deere 855m

CarHunch has 558 2018 John Deere 855m vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 2018 John Deere 855m 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

This 2018 John Deere 855M has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 10%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, making it one of the most problematic cohorts on record. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent (0%), suggesting failures are typically minor or advisory in nature rather than safety-critical issues.

These machines average only 12,268 miles, indicating very low annual usage, yet still fail MOT at an alarming rate—the low mileage rules out wear as an excuse. Before purchasing one, independently inspect the full MOT history of your specific candidate and establish what defects keep recurring; the pattern of failures matters far more than the pass rate itself.

MOT statistics not available

We have 558 2018 John Deere 855m 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 558 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 200%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Suspension & steering 100%

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush

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

Lighting 100%

Rear fog lamp missing · Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Rear fog lamp switch missing

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

Before you buy a 2018 John Deere 855m

Based on MOT data from 558 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

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