153 Vauxhall Nova Merit 5 door Hatchback (Pre-Facelift) (1989) F 131 XRU

Vauxhall Nova Merit (1st Gen) (1983-93) Engine 1196cc S4 52bhp Production 446,462
Registration Number F 131 XRU (Bournemouth)

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The Vauxhall Nova, was the twin to the first generation Opel Corsa A, a Spanish built super-mini, marketed by GM to compete with the Ford Fiesta, launched seven years earlier, and replaced the ageing Vauxhall Chevette.
Known throughout Europe as a Opel Corsa A. The first engines ranged through 1.0ltr 45bhp, 1.2ltr. 55bhp, 1.3ltr 70bhp and a 1.4ltr. 75bhp. In 1987 a 1.6 multi-point injection engine was added to the range along with a 1.5 litre Isuzu derived Diesel.
A rare Sport model was produced from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A for the British Rally Championship. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0-60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available.

The design was freshened in September 1990, with new bumpers, headlights, grille, and interior, but it was clearly recognisable as a gentle makeover of an early 1980s design when it had to compete with the latest two all-new superminis in Europe – the Peugeot 106 and the Renault Clio. The 1992 model year saw the 1.0 litre models dropped from the line up, as the Opel OHV engine could not comply with the upcoming Euro 1 emission standard.

The Corsa sold well in Britain from the outset, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name in favour of 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B débuted, and later models were sold as the Vauxhall Corsa instead. This was the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator.

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The Nova was also a favourite of joy riders, owing to the cars minimal vehicle security, a notable floor being that upon gaining entry all the villain had to do was remove the hazard warning switch, reinsert it upside down and the ignition would come on without any clear explanation, then start the car with a simple bump start

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Taken in: UK / England / Charnwood District / Woodhouse (show map)

Taken on: July 25, 2021

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