Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be found for reasonable prices. Avoid Boy Racer sellers.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not many problems and cheap enough when they occur.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Vvvvvv fast for a 1.4. Much quicker than SRs

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dtandard suspension is good, although I'd advise lowering.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite good, but still not Japanese!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has its niche.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice seats. Who cares about ride, as it drives well!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Get Cat 1.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not helpful, unhappy and expensive for parts. Useless in after-accident repairs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel pipes decayed.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes