Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Decent DIY machine. Motoring on a budget.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts cheap. Replace with performance parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Uprate the suspension and it's a cracker.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mild tweaks makes it the car Vauxhall should have made.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Basic mechanically, means nowt to go wrong.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Boy racer brigade. Oh dear.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Vauxhall imitation Recaros are the best.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Might as well leave the keys in the ignition.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    DIY service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None with 150k miles

    Other

    The carb can work its way loose from the aluminium inlet manifold.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes