Vauxhall Nova
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,376 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
1,376
Highest Pass Rate
1992 (89%)
Years Covered
4
About the Vauxhall Nova
The Vauxhall Nova was MOT tested 1,376 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 571 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 81%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Vauxhall Nova has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 53,270 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 56,463 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Nova by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Nova
Is the Vauxhall Nova reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1990 to 1993), the Vauxhall Nova averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 1,376 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.
Which year Vauxhall Nova has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Vauxhall Nova has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 81%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Novas more reliable?
The Vauxhall Nova has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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