2018 Levc TX Vista Comfort Plus 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LM68 WLB

A defining characteristic of this LEVC TX is the repeated emergence of front suspension arm pin or bush wear across multiple test cycles, with the nearside flagged in October 2024 and the offside flagged in both May 2023 and October 2024. Each instance was recorded as an advisory rather than a failure, meaning the wear was not yet deemed excessive at the time of test, but the recurrence strongly suggests progressive deterioration rather than an isolated incident. The latest test in November 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which could indicate that the worn components were replaced in the intervening period, or that wear has simply not yet progressed to advisory threshold on this cycle. For a vehicle of this type and application, front lower suspension bushes and pins are load-bearing items subjected to constant stress from the vehicle's weight and frequent urban duty cycles, so a buyer should treat this pattern as a live mechanical concern rather than a closed chapter. At 170,101 miles over approximately eight years of service, this TX has accumulated mileage at an average rate of roughly 21,263 miles per annum, which is notably high and consistent with intensive commercial or private hire operation. The testing record shows annual MOT submissions from 2021 onwards, with no extended gaps in testing that would suggest long periods of standing off-road, so the recorded mileage is likely a fair reflection of sustained active use. High annual mileage of this nature accelerates wear on suspension components, brake friction material, tyres, drivetrain mountings and exhaust system parts, and means that consumables will have been replaced more frequently than on a lower-use vehicle. The presence of brake pad and tyre wear advisories in 2021 and 2024 aligns with what would be expected from a high-mileage working vehicle, rather than indicating any abnormal service stress. Given the documented front suspension arm pin and bush wear on both sides, particular attention should be paid during a physical inspection and test drive to any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed humps, potholes or uneven urban surfaces, as these are classic symptoms of worn suspension pins or deteriorating bushes. Steering response should feel precise without excessive free play at the straight-ahead position, and any vague wandering, tramlining over surface imperfections, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle would warrant further investigation, as these often accompany the type of linkage wear flagged in the MOT history. It is also worth inspecting the front tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which can be a downstream consequence of compromised suspension geometry. The 2024 advisory for nearside rear brake pads wearing thin, combined with the earlier nearside front and rear tyre edge wear advisories from 2021, points to a vehicle that has consumed friction and grip components at a steady pace. A prospective buyer should carry out a firm brake application from moderate speed to check for any pulling to one side, pedal judder, or grinding sensation that could indicate worn discs, binding calipers or a flexible brake hose nearing the end of its service life. The nearside rear should be specifically examined for pad material thickness and disc condition, and the handbrake holding force should be tested on an incline to confirm the rear caliper mechanism is functioning correctly. Given the high recorded mileage and the pattern of suspension advisories, budgeting for replacement front suspension arm components and a brake refresh within the near term would be a prudent consideration rather than an unexpected expense.