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Old accounts on credit file.

peteuk
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Apologises if this has been asked before however, looking at my credit file I have a number of entries dating back to 2015.
I know defaults drop off after 6 years but does this apply to old accounts as well.
Thanks,
I know defaults drop off after 6 years but does this apply to old accounts as well.
Thanks,
Proud to have dealt with our debts
Starting debt 2005 £65.7K.
Current debt ZERO.
Current debt ZERO.
DEBT FREE
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They'll drop off 6 years from closure.0
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