Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 John Deere Xuv855?

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 Xuv855?

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 Xuv855?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 John Deere Xuv855?

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 Xuv855 (2016)

483 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.2% first-time pass rate

2016 John Deere Xuv855

CarHunch is tracking 483 2016 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

MOT statistics not available

We have 483 2016 John Deere Xuv855 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 Xuv855

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 (99%)	480	0.2%	0
Petrol (1%)	3	0%	0

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 John Deere Xuv855

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

88.2%

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5.9%

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside
5.9%

Central Windscreen washer not working
5.9%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn
5.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
5.9%

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn
5.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — John Deere Xuv855:

2014 2015 2017