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Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe reliable? We analysed 160 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 160 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.9%
Typical Mileage
962mi
Annual Mileage
114mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe.

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.5%
2017

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 1
registration plate missing 1

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 3

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
73 mi/yr
Typical
114 mi/yr
Average
4,478 mi/yr
Heavy usage
393 mi/yr

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2017 96 88.5% 299 1,394 2,629

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
962 mi
75th Percentile
2,062 mi
95th Percentile
73,728 mi
Max Recorded
615,199 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

88.5% MOT pass rate from 96 tests

The best year to buy a used Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 96 tests.

How Does the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe THIS CAR 86.9% 160 962 mi — yrs
Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 76.4% 440 9,395 mi 16 yrs
Ssangyong Tivoli Ventura 83.7% 460 25,304 mi — yrs
Honda Nsc 110 P 88.7% 231 16,346 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa 86.7% 264 34,348 mi — yrs

Compared to the Taiwan Golden Bee 303 R Hawk 125 (76.4% pass rate) and the Ssangyong Tivoli Ventura (83.7% pass rate), the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe?

The Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 160 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is parking brake efficiency below requirements with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe owner drives around 114 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.

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.

Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe reliable?
Based on 160 MOT tests, the Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe has a 86.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe?
The most common failure point is parking brake efficiency below requirements.
How many miles does a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe do per year?
The typical Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe does around 114 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Taiwan Golden Bee Fbe is 2017 with a 88.5% pass rate across 96 tests.