Big Multipla Problem

Hi . I have a huge problem with my 99 multipla 1.9JTD.
It's just been for the MOT . A few things . Nothing major that I wasnt expecting at 120k. BUT the mot guy has failed it on the rear subframe being heavily corroded.
My mechanic ( another guy ) says it is a BIG BIG job and the part is V .Expensive.Hardly even worth doing.I.E ,more than the car's worth.
Although ,he MIGHT be able to weld it IF there's enough good metal.
Last year it sailed through with not even one issue. Surely it must've been even a bit rusty then ?
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Have any of you heard of this ?
Is it a common fault?
Can anyone help?
Does anyone know of a specialist breaker or do any of you lot have a scrapper i could raid.?

Any help /advice please.

Oh ,and get under yours ,sharpish .

poor multi , and poor wallet!
Many thanks for the warning, and im sorry to hear of your woes.
Ive got this place in fave sellers on my ebay account, could this be of any use? http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ugly-Bug-Bits_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

Failing that there will be another member along pretty soon that could help more than I
Good luck with it mate
Emma

Thanks Emm. I've Emailed the ebay guy . He might have one kicking around.
I've got my fingers crossed that the mechanic can weld it ,but it being a big structural bit thats a bit worrying. We'll see.Mind you ,if they can weld ocean liners.....
My old dad once said," once you get a car ,you'll never have any money..."
Tim

tell me about it weve got 5..and all of them Fiats lol!!!

I was quite suprised by the amount of surface corrosion underneath my multi and it's an 03. I think I'll definately be getting the waxoil out now after reading this!

Hmm.....worth a check on mine too then.