2018 Levc TX Vista Comfort Plus 1.5L Electric · LT18 XUX

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass dated 1 June 2026 at 122,818 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The most recent test flagged multiple new advisories alongside a recurring steering rack fault. Nearside and rear brake pipes are corroded and contaminated with grease, the offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping, and the offside front track rod end boot is deteriorated. Two front tyres are worn to the legal limit on their inner edges, indicating possible tracking or suspension geometry issues. The nearside front steering rack inner joint play, first noted in the April 2026 test, persists unresolved. This pattern suggests deferred maintenance rather than proactive repair. The mileage profile is unusual. Between the April and May 2019 tests, the vehicle recorded just 6,039 to 6,043 miles, indicating minimal use in its first year. From May 2019 to April 2026, the odometer jumped to 122,149 miles, an accumulation of roughly 116,100 miles in nearly seven years, averaging over 16,500 miles annually. The gap between 2019 and 2026 contains no recorded MOT entries, making it impossible to verify whether servicing was consistent during that period. The high annual mileage in recent years points to intensive use, likely as a taxi or private hire vehicle, which accelerates wear on consumables and structural components. A buyer should inspect the undercarriage carefully. The corroded rear brake pipes, particularly where grease contamination is present, warrant close examination for pitting and wall thickness loss. The offside rear shock absorber with reduced damping suggests the unit may need replacement, and the remaining suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for wear. The persistent play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint, combined with uneven inner tyre wear, points to a rack or inner tie rod that may require attention. The deteriorated track rod end boot on the offside front joint risks dirt ingress and accelerated wear. The brake pipe corrosion and recurring steering faults are not trivial. Left unaddressed, corroded pipes can lead to brake fluid loss and reduced braking efficiency, while excessive steering play compromises directional control. The vehicle passed its most recent test, but the accumulation of advisories and the unresolved steering fault indicate a car that has been worked hard and maintained reactively. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, including a road test and underbody check, is strongly advised before committing to purchase.