Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only worth as much as you are wanting to pay.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All bits cheap, but becoming rare.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All-round good fun!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A few tweeks, here and there and they will keep up with most others on the road, faster than my old Ginetta's.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts for work, quicker than I do…

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Classic boy racer toy, image gets better as ever year it gets older.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    This model is ok, but I do ride motorcycles.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    By the time you read this, it has already been stolen!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good, for parts. Better than Ford!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, unlike the big 16v.

    Other

    Some electrics, too many toys for such a simple car.

    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