Indian Scout Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Indian Scout reliable? We analysed 2,413 real MOT tests across 412 vehicles to find out.
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The Indian Scout is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Indian Scout.
Indian Scout Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Indian Scout. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Indian Scout MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Indian Scout to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Indian Scout Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Indian Scout models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Indian Scout Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Indian Scout owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Indian Scout MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Indian Scout year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 238 | 91.6% | 3,134 | 5,936 | 8,881 |
| 2016 | 960 | 91.1% | 2,689 | 4,925 | 10,145 |
| 2015 | 954 | 91.9% | 3,281 | 5,950 | 10,059 |
How Long Does a Indian Scout Last?
Based on 412 Indian Scout vehicles on UK roads.
Indian Scout Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Indian Scout MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Indian Scout
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 954 tests
91.1% MOT pass rate from 960 tests
The best year to buy a used Indian Scout is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 954 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Indian Scout Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Scout THIS CAR | 91.7% | 2,413 | 5,508 mi | 11 yrs |
| Indian Chief | 94.1% | 1,250 | 8,137 mi | 26 yrs |
| Indian Scout Sixty | 92.8% | 735 | 4,919 mi | 10 yrs |
| Honda Jazz I-vtec Es | 93.9% | 1,819 | 64,054 mi | — yrs |
| Audi Tt QUATTRO (225 Bhp) | 73.8% | 1,270 | 111,278 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Indian Chief (94.1% pass rate) and the Indian Scout Sixty (92.8% pass rate), the Indian Scout trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Indian Scout has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 2,413 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Indian Scout with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Indian Scout owner drives around 524 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Indian Scout models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.