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Common Coleman Milne Norwood Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the Coleman Milne Norwood, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 509 MOT tests across 6 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: family car | Fuel: Diesel, Petrol

83%

Coleman Milne Norwood pass rate

84%

Coleman Milne average

82%

All-model average

The Coleman Milne Norwood has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, which is 1 point below the Coleman Milne average and 1 point above the average across all models in our data.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Coleman Milne Norwood

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Suspension

Moderate likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Coleman Milne Norwood Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2016
90%
2017
80%
2018
80%
2019
88%
2020
75%
2021
85%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Diesel2.0L85%15%
2020Petrol2.0L75%25%
2019Diesel2.0L88%12%
2018Petrol2.0L80%17%
2017Petrol2.0L80%20%
2016Diesel2.0L90%8%

Coleman Milne Norwood Running Costs

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Coleman Milne Norwood FAQ

What are the most common Coleman Milne Norwood problems?

Typical issues to check on a Coleman Milne Norwood of this age and type are brakes, lights and exhaust & emissions. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 509 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 83% ended in a pass.

Is the Coleman Milne Norwood reliable?

The Coleman Milne Norwood has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, from 509 MOT tests. That is 1 point above the average across all models in our data (82%), so about average. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

How much does it cost to fix common Coleman Milne Norwood faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a Coleman Milne Norwood typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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Other Coleman Milne Models

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