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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Indian Chieftain. Check any Chieftain by registration number below.

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100.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.1%

vs Indian Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Indian Chieftain — MOT Reliability Overview

The Indian Chieftain has an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the Indian brand average of 95.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Chieftain is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Indian Chieftain, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Indian Chieftain performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Indian average: 95.9%
Mileage at 5yr

19k mi

Other Indian Models

Compare MOT reliability across Indian models.

Indian Scout

94.4% pass rate

Indian Chief

95.1% pass rate

Indian Roadmaster

91.4% pass rate

Indian Springfield

95.8% pass rate

Indian Scout Sixty

94.8% pass rate

Indian Dark Horse

100.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Indian Chieftain

Indian Chieftain — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Indian Chieftain MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Indian Chieftain?
The average MOT pass rate for the Indian Chieftain is 100.0% compared to the Indian average of 95.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Indian Chieftain?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Indian Chieftain reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, the Indian Chieftain is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Indian Chieftain?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Indian Chieftain?
Typical mileage for the Indian Chieftain: 18,955 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Chieftain to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Indian Chieftain's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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