Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1.5 TD Merit 3d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap as chips to buy.
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On the road
Driving
As standard, suspension is not too bad.
Performance
Wolf in sheep's clothing. Will eat SRs for breakfast and still do 50 MPG.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with engine mount, but engine is fine. Wheel bearings tend to go quickly.
Image
I like it. Bit dated, but everyone to their own.
Comfort
As standard, there's more features in a bean can. If you have the know how, change interior and fit electric windows.
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Security and Service
Security
A child could break into one of these if he thought about it. Get an alarm with remote locking and disconnect the door locks.
Service
Expensive to work on such a simple car. Buy a Haynes manual!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Solid. Mine's on 135k miles and runs as good as ever.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes