Coleman Milne Norwood Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Coleman Milne Norwood reliable? We analysed 1,806 real MOT tests across 323 vehicles to find out.
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The Coleman Milne Norwood is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Coleman Milne Norwood.
Coleman Milne Norwood Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Coleman Milne Norwood. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Coleman Milne Norwood MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Coleman Milne Norwood to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Coleman Milne Norwood Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Coleman Milne Norwood models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Coleman Milne Norwood Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Coleman Milne Norwood owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Coleman Milne Norwood MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Coleman Milne Norwood year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51 | 80.4% | 12,241 | 14,922 | 18,063 |
| 2021 | 73 | 82.2% | 8,968 | 13,632 | 22,038 |
| 2020 | 204 | 78.4% | 19,407 | 27,202 | 36,238 |
| 2019 | 304 | 80.3% | 15,025 | 21,654 | 31,767 |
| 2018 | 432 | 78.0% | 21,023 | 28,892 | 41,352 |
| 2017 | 324 | 81.8% | 23,552 | 34,455 | 50,922 |
| 2016 | 393 | 82.2% | 20,334 | 32,051 | 47,794 |
How Long Does a Coleman Milne Norwood Last?
Based on 323 Coleman Milne Norwood vehicles on UK roads.
Coleman Milne Norwood Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Coleman Milne Norwood 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 Coleman Milne Norwood
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.2% MOT pass rate from 393 tests
78.0% MOT pass rate from 432 tests
The best year to buy a used Coleman Milne Norwood is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 393 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Coleman Milne Norwood Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Milne Norwood THIS CAR | 80.3% | 1,806 | 27,798 mi | 10 yrs |
| Coleman Milne Rosedale | 84.8% | 1,841 | 21,293 mi | 10 yrs |
| Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester | 74.6% | 1,710 | 61,004 mi | 24 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf Match TSI | 89.6% | 1,642 | 67,203 mi | — yrs |
| Volvo XC60 R-design Pro B5 AWD Auto | 89.2% | 1,780 | 40,255 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Coleman Milne Rosedale (84.8% pass rate) and the Coleman Milne Ford Fairlane Dorchester (74.6% pass rate), the Coleman Milne Norwood sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Coleman Milne Norwood has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 1,806 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 tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Coleman Milne Norwood with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Coleman Milne Norwood owner drives around 5,650 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 Coleman Milne Norwood models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within 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.