Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought reasonably.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No surprises. Handles exactly as you expect.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Remarkably quick and steady at 80 (er 70) MPH.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I've had no problems and it's 14 years old now.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A respectable first car, but you don't declare it on your first date!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Basic. Not luxurious.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    One of the benefits of an old banger…

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The engine struggles more now than it used to.

    Other

    Got a new exhaust and fixed leaky petrol pipe.

    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