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GSF 430T

1978 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSF 430T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,361 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,619 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play to rack (2.1.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all front and rear (2.7.2a)

fuel pipe in front of off side rear wheel corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,901 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,691 miles

Engine coolant pipe touching engine mounting

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,083 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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GSF 430T is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSF 430T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSF 430T registered?

GSF 430T is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is GSF 430T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSF 430T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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