Non-bankruptcy derogatory items that are more than 7 years old from the date of original default remain on my credit report. Negative items are reported twice - once as the original debt holder and secondly as collections items by a agency. This creates the impression to a prospective creditor that I am a higher credit risk than I actually am, because I have twice the number of derogatory items than I should! Inquiries that are more than 2 years old still remain on my credit report. 
