2018 Levc TX Vista Comfort Plus 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LL68 WGG

A high-mileage working life is the defining feature of this 2018 LEVC TX Vista Comfort Plus, with the most recent test on 29 May 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories recorded, which extends an unbroken sequence of passes that runs through every annual examination since at least mid-2024. Against that overall stability, the December 2025 test did flag two mechanical items worthy of attention: an offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush showing wear (though not yet at the threshold of excessive movement), and a slight free play detected at the steering wheel originating from the offside front inner steering rack. The earlier 2024 advisory concerning a nearside rear outer tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge points to a further wear pattern that, while not recurring in the most recent data, is consistent with a vehicle accumulating distance steadily under load. Taken together, the record shows no outright failures, but a pattern of progressive advisories affecting steering and suspension components typical of a high-duty commercial taxi operating well beyond average mileage. The recorded odometer reading of 154,009 miles across approximately eight years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 19,251 miles, which is notably elevated for a passenger-derived vehicle and characteristic of continuous taxi or private hire usage. There are no extended gaps in the testing record suggestive of long lay-up periods, and the mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent rather than erratic, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular service throughout its life. Such usage places sustained demand on wear items including friction materials, tyres, suspension bushes and joints, steering components, drivetrain bearings, and the range-extender drivetrain associated with this electrified platform. The lack of any recorded brake, exhaust, corrosion, or lighting advisories in the available tests suggests those areas have remained serviceable under inspection conditions, but the higher-than-average mileage means that consumables and rubber-mounted components are likely closer to mid-life replacement thresholds than the calendar age alone would suggest. For a prospective buyer, the December 2025 advisories on the offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush and the inner steering rack free play warrant direct physical scrutiny. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and pay attention to any vagueness, slop, or inconsistency in the steering response, especially around the straight-ahead position where rack wear is most likely to manifest. With the engine off, rock the wheel left and right while observing the offside front suspension for play at the lower arm pivot, and feel for any clunking transmitted through the steering column. A slow-speed lock-to-lock manoeuvre can help reveal binding or roughness in the rack internals, while a check of the front tyres for uneven inner-edge wear can indicate that suspension geometry has been disturbed by worn bushes. The 2024 advisory regarding a nearside rear outer tyre worn on its edge should prompt an inspection of the rear suspension geometry as well, including the trailing arms, bushings and any adjustable camber or toe components, since edge wear on a single rear tyre often points to misalignment rather than simple age-related degradation. Given the high mileage and the recorded steering rack free play, it would also be prudent to inspect the power steering system, if equipped, for leaks or contamination, and to verify the condition of the track rod ends and inner ball joints, which are not separately itemised in the MOT history but are commonly replaced alongside worn steering racks. The underbody should be examined carefully for corrosion on subframes and mounting points, particularly given the vehicle's likely exposure to winter road conditions during commercial operation, and a thorough service history review is advisable to confirm regular replacement of brake fluid, coolant and transmission oil commensurate with the mileage accumulated.