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Bentley Arnage

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 6,750 cc

NSU 501MOT history

NSU 501 is a silver petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

NSU 501 silver Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
100,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 501
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 501 was last recorded at 100,783 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,262 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,783 miles
  • 2023 – 100,262 miles
  • 2022 – 99,761 miles
  • 2021 – 98,735 miles
  • 2020 – 96,861 miles
  • 2019 – 93,089 miles
  • 2018 – 92,224 miles
  • 2016 – 91,982 miles
  • 2015 – 91,254 miles
  • 2014 – 89,126 miles
  • 2013 – 86,584 miles
  • 2012 – 84,348 miles
  • 2011 – 79,699 miles
  • 2010 – 76,149 miles
  • 2009 – 72,113 miles
  • 2008 – 68,457 miles
  • 2007 – 64,919 miles
  • 2006 – 60,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,783 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing panel. (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,783 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,783 miles
    Test number
    807704948032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,262 miles (+501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    538305054852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,761 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    337472829126
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,656 miles (+921)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    375983264544
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,735 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,735 miles
    Test number
    919904345525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,861 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    518633108517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,089 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    309358920175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,224 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    832516204595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,982 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    162091704060
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing panel. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail91,980 miles (+726)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    263417864924
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing panel. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,254 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    334993244438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,126 miles (+2,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    287405094423
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass86,584 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    535048513233
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt slightly fraying
    • NoteOffside siderepeater & indicater starting to show white light

  14. Fail86,584 miles (+2,236)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    615248313276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt slightly fraying
    • NoteOffside siderepeater & indicater starting to show white light

  15. Pass84,348 miles (+4,649)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,348 miles
    Test number
    549591722271
    • NoteFront indicaters & side repeaters starting to show white light
    • NoteFront tyres starting wear inner edge & approx 3mm

  16. Pass79,699 miles (+3,550)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    538570411288
    • Note14% imbalance on front
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

  17. Pass76,149 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,149 miles
    Test number
    222888310208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,113 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    351492219288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,457 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    191269118211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,919 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    390035827467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,846 miles (+3,858)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    290172897195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    360023416270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 501

What vehicle is registration NSU 501 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 501 on a silver petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 31 Dec 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NSU 501 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSU 501 expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSU 501?
The MOT on NSU 501 expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSU 501 done?
NSU 501 was recorded at 100,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has NSU 501 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 501 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on NSU 501 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on NSU 501 find?
NSU 501 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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