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

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95.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.8%

vs Indian Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Indian Chief — MOT Reliability Overview

The Indian Chief has an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, which is 0.8 percentage points below the Indian brand average of 95.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Chief is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Indian Chief, 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 Chief performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 103 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Indian average: 95.9%
Mileage at 5yr

10k mi

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Indian Chief — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Indian Chief MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Indian Chief?
The average MOT pass rate for the Indian Chief is 95.1% 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 Chief?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Indian Chief reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.1%, the Indian Chief 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 Chief?
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 Chief?
Typical mileage for the Indian Chief: 10,064 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Chief to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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